Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Miriam Pikkemaat, Veronica Milos Nymberg, Peter Nymberg
Summary: Patients with mental illness have an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity. The Swedish-developed Health Dialogue is a pedagogical tool to individualize lifestyle counselling and has been used to improve lifestyle habits and decrease mortality in specific age-groups. This study focused on patients over 18 years old seeking primary care due to mental illness-related symptoms and found that lifestyle areas of all participants had increased risk levels. A larger cohort study with long-term follow up is needed to establish the potentially positive effects of the Health Dialogue on wellbeing and cardiovascular risk in patients with mental illness.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Review
Primary Health Care
Louise H. Hall, Rachael Thorneloe, Rocio Rodriguez-Lopez, Adam Grice, Mangesh A. Thorat, Katherine Bradbury, Meghana Wadnerkar Kamble, Grace N. Okoli, Daniel Powell, Rebecca J. Beeken
Summary: The delivery of physical activity advice in primary care varies widely and is hindered by barriers such as lack of time and training. Patients with higher BMI, lower PA levels, and/or more comorbidities are more likely to receive PA advice. Addressing these barriers and understanding patient receptivity could enhance the delivery of PA interventions in primary care.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF GENERAL PRACTICE
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Patricia Medina, Ana Catarina Maia, Andreia Costa
Summary: This study investigated the level of health literacy among migrant population attending a primary health care unit in the Lisbon region. The findings revealed frequent inadequate health literacy levels among migrants, particularly in terms of accessing health care information and promoting health.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Havisha Pedamallu, Matthew J. Ehrhardt, Julia Maki, April Idalski Carcone, Melissa M. Hudson, Erika A. Waters
Summary: This scoping review examined the characteristics of technology-adapted motivational interviewing (TAMI) interventions and found that TAMIs may improve some health promotion and disease management behaviors. However, there is limited design specifically for marginalized sociodemographic groups, and no elements addressing sociocontextual challenges are included. Further research is needed to determine the impact of TAMIs on individual health outcomes, incorporate elements addressing sociocontextual factors, and identify best practices for implementing TAMIs in clinical practice.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Integrative & Complementary Medicine
W. R. Marchand, Chong Zhang, Clayton Hamilton, Angela P. Presson, Richard Nelson, Minkyoung Yoo, Eric L. Garland, Elena Nazarenko, Tracy Herrmann
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the utilization and outcomes of Whole Health (WH) programming among Veterans with psychiatric disorders. The results showed that WH participation was associated with decreased suicide risk and reduced use of mental health services. However, the utilization of WH services was relatively low and there was a lack of treatment engagement.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Rosemary Purcell, Vita Pilkington, Serena Carberry, David Reid, Kate Gwyther, Kate Hall, Adam Deacon, Ranjit Manon, Courtney C. Walton, Simon Rice
Summary: This paper synthesizes existing research to provide an evidence-informed framework for promoting mentally healthy environments in elite sporting organizations. Recommendations are provided to positively impact the mental wellbeing of athletes and support staff, which may also influence athletic performance. The framework can be adapted based on unique cultural, contextual, and resourcing circumstances.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
William C. W. Wong, Gifty Marley, Jingjing Li, Weihui Yan, Po-lin Chan, Joseph D. Tucker, Weiming Tang, Yuxin Ni, Dan Dan Cheng, Lou Cong, Wai-Kay Seto
Summary: Despite the availability of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing in primary care, testing rates in China remain low. A randomized controlled trial found that digitally crowdsourced promotion materials through social media significantly increased the odds of HBV and HCV testing compared to facility-based care, and also reduced hepatitis stigma among intervention group participants.
NPJ DIGITAL MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Heather L. Rogers, Silvia Nunez Fernandez, Susana Pablo Hernando, Alvaro Sanchez, Carlos Martos, Maribel Moreno, Gonzalo Grandes
Summary: Primary care is a suitable setting for prevention of non-communicable diseases, but implementing health promotion activities like personalized dietary advice can be challenging. This study examined the barriers and facilitators of personalized dietary advice intervention in primary care. Both professionals and participants identified various barriers and facilitators, with intervention characteristics being the most important domain.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Leah Marks, Yvonne Laird, Helen Trevena, Ben J. Smith, Samantha Rowbotham
Summary: Citizen science approaches have been increasingly used in chronic disease prevention to identify community-focused solutions and empower communities. However, there is a lack of robust evaluations on the feasibility and impacts of these approaches, calling for further research and evaluation.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Eva Rodriguez Eguizabal, Maria Josefa Gil de Gomez, Miguel San Sebastian, Barbara Olivan-Blazquez, Valle Coronado Vazquez, Maria Antonia Sanchez Calavera, Rosa Magallon Botaya
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the perception of chronic patients regarding the response capacity of health systems and the associated factors. The majority of patients considered the overall response capacity of the health systems to be good, with the domains of confidentiality, dignity, and communication scoring the highest. However, rapid service and quality of basic services were evaluated poorly. Factors such as social class, sex, educational level, occupation, and perceived health status were found to be related to different domains of the health system response. Dignity and rapid service were considered the most important domains. Priority action is needed to improve the response capacity of rapid service.
Article
Primary Health Care
Bernadeta M. Bridgwood, Rob D. Sayers
Summary: This study aims to identify the educational experiences, opinions, and confidence of primary care clinicians (PCCs) regarding peripheral artery disease (PAD). The results of the survey and interviews with PCCs indicate variation in PAD education received and a lack of confidence in recognizing and diagnosing PAD. It is important to provide applicable education resources in primary care, considering the time constraints and the common occurrence of PAD.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Caroline G. Heller, Colin D. Rehm, Amanda H. Parsons, Earle C. Chambers, Nicole H. Hollingsworth, Kevin P. Fiori
Summary: There is consensus that social needs have an impact on health outcomes, with a positive association found between social needs and specific chronic conditions such as depression, alcohol/drug use disorder, and smoking. Individuals with more social needs are more likely to have elevated PHQ-2 scores and other health issues, suggesting the importance of addressing unmet social needs to optimize health outcomes in communities with a dual burden of poverty and chronic disease.
PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Alissa Bernstein Sideman, Melissa Ma, Alma Hernandez de Jesus, Cecilia Alagappan, Na'amah Razon, Daniel Dohan, Anna Chodos, Tala Al-Rousan, Loren I. Alving, Freddi Segal-Gidan, Howie Rosen, Katherine P. Rankin, Katherine L. Possin, Soo Borson
Summary: This qualitative study explored the perspectives of primary care practitioners (PCPs) on their role in dementia care. The study found alignment between PCP perspectives and the core values of primary care in diagnosing and providing care for individuals with dementia, but identified a mismatch between these values and the health systems infrastructure for dementia care in their practice environment.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Charrlotte Seib, Stephanie Moriarty, Nicole McDonald, Debra Anderson, Joy Parkinson
Summary: The study investigated changes in health behaviors among participants in the "My health for life" program, showing improvements in dietary indicators but less impact on alcohol consumption and physical activity. Older age, vocational educational qualifications, and female gender were associated with higher Healthy Lifestyle Index scores, while being male, of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background, or not currently working were associated with lower scores.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Omar H. Ordaz, Raina L. Croff, LaTroy D. Robinson, Steven A. Shea, Nicole P. Bowles
Summary: Contrary to previous reports, Black American patients in this study generally accepted patient portals as tools for personalized care and reducing unfair disease burden in primary care. Increased communication, experience, and adoption of remote health care practices among Black Americans will lead to better health care opportunities.
JOURNAL OF MEDICAL INTERNET RESEARCH
(2021)
